Top 20 Zoo Jobs in Columbus

General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Flexible schedule
Wild Encounters Specialist (Outreach)
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Public speaking
Schools and Community Seasonal Educator
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Bachelor of Science
- High school diploma or GED
13d
Membership & Season Pass Processing Team Member
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Security Dispatcher FT (First Shift)
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Seasonal Character Ambassador / Events Team Member
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Columbus Zoo Food Service Associate
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- No experience needed
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
13d
School-year ZooKids Instructor
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Seasonal
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Criminal background check
6d
Grounds Maintenance Team Member, Second Shift
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- From $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
Columbus Zoo Catering Bartender
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- Part-time
- 21 years or older
- Fair chance
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Seasonal Custodial Attendant, Third Shift
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
Columbus Zoo Catering Server
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- Part-time
- 21 years or older
- Fair chance
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Seasonal Landscape Attendant
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Flexible schedule
Life Support Systems and Water Quality Keeper (Part-Time)
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Criminal background check
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
Maintenance Plumber - Pays $37.73 per hour!
Columbus Zoo Family of Parks —Powell, OH
- $37.73 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
Columbus Zoo Food Service Lead
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
13d
Columbus Zoo Jr Sous Chef
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
13d
Columbus Zoo Catering Cook
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- 21 years or older
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
9d
Columbus Zoo Catering Supervisor
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Quick Apply

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General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026

Columbus Zoo Family of Parks
Powell, OH

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Job Details

Seasonal

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Customer communication
Floor cleaning chemicals
Guest relations
Outdoor work experience
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Overview:

WAIT LIST

There may not always be positions available to apply to on our seasonal animal care teams.

If you are interested in future opportunities, we would like to invite you to submit your resume here.

Responsibilities:

May work in one of the following areas: Congo Expedition, Heart of Africa, Australia Region, North America/My Barn Region, Asia Quest and Elephants, Shores Region, Animal Programs, Animal Encounters Village, and Stingray Bay
May be responsible for care and handling of select animals and upkeep of their facilities within acceptable safety protocols.
May clean animal enclosures (e.g. rakes, hoses, sweeps, disinfects, removes manure, washes windows, building clean up).
Assists in habitat maintenance (e.g. mowing, weed whipping, pruning, raking leaves).
Assists in maintaining public viewing areas on Zoo grounds and buildings (e.g. picks up litter, sweeps, mops floors, cleans tables, benches, restrooms, walkways and windows).
May assist in operating contact areas under the guidance of keeper staff.
May prepare animal diets/drinks.
Observes animals and reports any behavioral changes to Animal Staff and Vets.
May deliver educational interpretation to the general public regarding animal behavior, habitat and conservation issues.
Assists in maintaining records and monitors health status of animals.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year completed towards a bachelor’s degree preferred.
BS in Zoology or related field preferred.
New-Hire TB test required.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.
Prior animal care experience preferred.
Must be outgoing and willing to talk to many different types of people.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Able to perform heavy physical work for extended periods of time.
Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.
Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, cold, snow or rain).
Able to work in humid and/or dusty environments.
Able to work with a variety of cleaning chemicals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it G.R.E.A.T. standards required.
Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.
Able to work in a team and/or individually with minimum supervision.
Able and willing to rotate time within and outside of assigned region among animal care and landscaping/grounds maintenance, ride and environmental interpretation activities.
Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).
Able to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Subject to BMV check.
Subject to Criminal Background check.

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zoo jobs in columbus

General Animal Care Seasonal Opportunity Submission 2026

Wild Encounters Specialist (Outreach)

Schools and Community Seasonal Educator

Membership & Season Pass Processing Team Member

Security Dispatcher FT (First Shift)

Seasonal Character Ambassador / Events Team Member

Columbus Zoo Food Service Associate

School-year ZooKids Instructor

Grounds Maintenance Team Member, Second Shift

Columbus Zoo Catering Bartender

Seasonal Custodial Attendant, Third Shift

Columbus Zoo Catering Server

Seasonal Landscape Attendant

Life Support Systems and Water Quality Keeper (Part-Time)

Golf Course Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Plumber - Pays $37.73 per hour!

Columbus Zoo Food Service Lead

Columbus Zoo Jr Sous Chef

Columbus Zoo Catering Cook

Columbus Zoo Catering Supervisor

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